What does it mean by bi-monthly when receiving child support?

Bi-monthly means twice a month (i.e. the 15th and the 30th of each month) or 24 payments per year (2 x 12). Bi-weekly means every two weeks (which...

Without a court order granting you legal custody, you cannot make those kind of decisions for the child without the consent of the surviving...

What happens if my ex husband has been underpaying child support payments for years?

If he has not been paying what he should be paying pursuant to an Order, then you can file a violation petition in your local Family Court to...

If there is only a visitation order in place can I keep my child ?

If you have "visitation" on weekends, then it stands to reason that your ex has custody on other (non-weeekend days) so no, you cannot keep the...

What can I do?

I am changing the practice area to Employment and Labor Law because, although there are elements of Animal Law here, it relates more to your work...

I just bought a house can I add my sister to the deed?

Mr. Chertock and Mr. Weinman both offer good advice, but by using a will instead of putting her on the deed, the house becomes part of your estate...

Given the situation you describe, your next step should be to hire an attorney. You have substantial issues of equitable distribution of marital...

Is there a statutory definition of child support "arrears" in New York State?

Arrears are defined as monies owed which have not been paid. The fact that the order directs SCU to garnish your wages "until the full sum of...

What to do to protect myself. after 12 years, two kids and a house, my ex cheated on me for years, left me and married her. ?

Your question needs clarification as to whether you were married to your "ex" or just living together with children. The answer is different...

I've been driving for a company that says on paper that I'll receive 1250 a week/ 225 daily . They have been paying 1125 instead

If you are working a 5 day work week, the $1,125 is correct ($225 x 5). Not sure where the $1,250 comes from. Six days at $225/day would be...